One of the most daunting parts of the college application is the essay or personal statement. Here is a piece of writing that seemingly needs to encapsulate 18 years of life in only 650 words. It needs to highlight accomplishments while sounding humble and understated. It needs to reflect a student’s genuine self, without making a single error. This is all a tall order and, for many students, the most daunting part of the applying to college.
Ethan Sawyer’s new book,College Essay Essentials:...
Published on October 12, 2016 14:29